The following workforce services are available to job seekers and employers through
PA CareerLink ® Lehigh Valley.
JOB SEEKERS SERVICES
- Introduction to Services in English and Spanish are available through the PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley’s employment and training system
- Initial assessment of skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, supportive service needs, and eligibility prescreening for more in-depth programs
- Job search and placement assistance including Job Finding Clubs
- Career Exploration Workshops
- Self-directed Career Resource Center services including the Comprehensive Workforce Development System (CWDS) website www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
- Job Fairs
- Employment and labor market information including job listings, demand occupations, earnings, and skills requirements
- Performance and tuition cost information for Demand Occupational Training from Training Providers
- Information and referral to supportive services
- Information regarding filing claims for Unemployment Compensation
- Financial aid assistance for training and education programs
- Assistance in determining eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services
- Free workshops on resume preparation, career exploration and the local labor market
- Lehigh Valley Professionals networking group
Other services include: Veterans' Employment Service, Profile Re-employment Program, Trade Adjustment Assistance, Rehabilitation Programs, Welfare-to-Work Program, Dislocated Worker Programs, Seniors Programs, Youth Programs, and more.
EMPLOYER SERVICES
- Qualified Workforce Development Professionals who work directly with you to meet all your human resource needs
- Job Postings, Job Matching, and other website recruitment methods
- Screening and referral of qualified job seekers
- Information on Training Providers and specialized training programs
- Labor market and labor law compliance information
- Wage and salary information
- Employer-specific assessments
- Employer interviewing rooms
- Company- and industry-specific job fairs
- A Rapid Response Team for industry start-ups and right-sizing
- Customized recruitment and screening for jobs
- On-the-Job Training
- Company-specific recruitment strategies
- Information regarding tax credits, grants, and incentives
- Access to a qualified workforce